Newly formed Shade Tree Committee charts community tree-planting event. The committee--Pam Acheson, Dean Acheson, Eva Wetzel, and Tom Bodo--identified civic groups including Lions Club, senior center, and churches as potential sponsors and labor sources. Proposed planting sites span the Public
Williamsburg approves $10.5 million FY2027 budget with strong voter support. The Annual Town Meeting voted unanimously to adopt the $10,473,326 budget under Article 10, incorporating $265,000 from Free Cash to reduce the tax rate and raising $8,274,807 from taxation. Water and sewer enterprise
The Water & Sewer Commission unanimously approved water and sewer warrants and reviewed operational updates. Chair Eric Cerreta and members Don Lawton, Paul Sanderson, and James Packard (Martin Sullivan absent) heard from Water Operator Bryan Osetek that the state is open to hanging the water main
Energy Committee coordinated Stretch Code outreach for June 1 Town Meeting vote. Members distributed 75 to 100 fact sheets at the recycling center and planned additional distribution at the Town Meeting Preview Forum and the meeting itself, emphasizing financial benefits and grant eligibility for
Williamsburg Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved May financial reports, accepting a $77,997 bequest from the Estate of Jean York for the Greta Carey Fund. Director Beverly Bullock's contract, previously approved by the Select Board, includes a 5 percent salary increase and planned
Shade Tree Committee names Tom Bodo secretary with formal posting duties. Agendas must be posted 48 hours before each meeting as a PDF and email; minutes due within 48 hours afterward. The four-member panel, including Tom Por, Eva Wetzel, and Lily Carone, discussed a summer planting event tied to
Williamsburg Conservation Commission unanimously approved a conservation restriction for Beaver Brook property. The measure passed after months of negotiations with property trustees and the Trails Committee. Commission Chair Joe Rogers explained the trustees must provide annual notification of
The Williamsburg Planning Board approved prior meeting minutes and discussed substantive revisions to the town's Comprehensive Plan. Three agenda items passed unanimously: approval of April 21 and April 27 meeting minutes and approval of an April 27 public hearing. Motions were made by board
Williamsburg Energy Committee presented Specialized Stretch Code ahead of June 1 vote. Members Adin Maynard (Chair), Mimi Kaplan, Robert Longley, and Richard Guzowski outlined new construction requirements based on building size and fuel type, clarifying the code does not affect existing homes or
Williamsburg held its annual town election May 4 with 160 ballots cast out of 2,218 registered voters. Warden Kathleen Luce and Town Clerk Brenda Lessard oversaw polling from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Town Offices. Kathleen McKeown was elected Assessor with 10 votes; Helen Symons earned 142 votes